GaneSHCA ITB: Smart Trash Bin as Solution for a Clean Cibeusi
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—As of now, awareness on the importance of protecting the environment has increased with the widespread provision of cleaning facilities, including trash bins. Apparently, the design of trash bins also affects the outcome of the efforts to maintain cleanliness. As an example, people may be hesitant to use trash bins with lids...
April 04, 2023
Ngandong, the Resting Place of the Last Ancient Man
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – In research led by ITB scientists, it was uncovered that early humans still inhabit Java until 117-108 thousand years ago. The three ITB scientists were from the Paleontology and Quaternary Geology Research Group from the Faculty of Earth Science and Technology (FEST), Prof. Dr. Ir. Yan Rizal R., Dipl.Geol and Prof. Dr....
March 27, 2023
December 2018 Anak Krakatoa Volcano: Providing the Necessary Benchmark for Accurately Testing Tsunami Modeling Solutions
A Photo of Anak Krakatoa in 2016 (Indonesia Nature Film Society)The movement of tectonic plates not only causes earthquakes but also generates subduction zones, producing volcanoes. The confluence of several world tectonic plates creates a volcanically active terrestrial chain known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. Being located on the so-called...
March 21, 2023
Welcoming the Total Solar Eclipse in 2023 with the Bosscha Observatory
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — On the total solar eclipse welcoming which will take place on April 20, 2023, the Bosscha Observatory held a talk show event with experts and eclipse chasers to educate the public on Saturday (18/3/2023).The speakers at this event were Muhammad Yusuf as expert staff at the Bosscha Observatory, Ninok Leksono as Rector of...
March 21, 2023
Prof. Ari Widyanti Scientific Oration: Cognitive Ergonomic in Industry 4.0
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Prof. Ari Widyanti, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., delivered a scientific oration on Saturday 18 March 2023 at ITB West Hall. Her scientific oration was titled “Cognitive Ergonomics in Industry 4.0”.Prof. Ari opened her scientific oration by explaining the definition of Industrial Engineering, which is a scientific field that...
March 20, 2023
Prof. Elfahmi’s Scientific Oration: The Role of Biotechnology in Jamu Development
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—Indonesia is well known for its biodiversity, including those used for medicine. Currently, 25 percent of medicine in circulation comes from plants.The traditional medicine system in Indonesia is known as jamu. Thanks to the development of science, jamu has now evolved into modern medicine with high economic value.This was...
March 20, 2023
Biosilica Shell for Waste Decomposition and Drug Encapsulation Innovation
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id — ITB LPPM held its 15th workshop on Thursday (16/03/2023) with the theme “Microalgae as a Source of Functional Biomaterials”. The workshop is part of a long-running series aiming to introduce ITB’s contribution in science and technology to the public. As explained by Rindia Maharani Putri, Ph.D., from the Biochemistry...
March 17, 2023